March 17 Visit O’Nelson’s to find a $1,000 gift certificate 9:00-10:00am

Yes the Pot of Gold really exists!  You will find gold or green coins in nearly every pot at Nelson’s this St. Patrick’s Day.  One special coin can be redeemed for a $1,000 gift certificate from Nelson Water Gardens.  Treasure hunting starts at 9:00 am and ends at 10:00 am.

March 17 Spring Kick Off 11:00am-Noon

From soup to nuts and plants to fish, Mike Swize will cover everything needed to start up your pond for spring, including demonstrating how to divide, and re-pot your aquatic plants.  A special prize will be  awarded to whoever can pronounce Mike’s last name correctly (No fair calling ahead of time and asking).

March 24 How to Build a Disappearing Fountain 11:00am

Yes you can install your own Disappearing Fountain and we’ll show you how!  Just attend this workshop to learn how to do it and better yet how NOT to do it!

March 24 How to Build a Gravel Bog Filter 11:30am-Noon

This is the ONLY filtration we install in our landscape jobs.  Why?  Because it works and there is  nearly no-maintenance involved.  Join us for an in depth discussion on why it works, how to install one and then we’ll take you on a mini field trip through the nursery to see our gravel bogs.

March 31 Basic Pond Construction I 11:00am-Noon

Construction of any type along the Gulf Coast presents concerns not addressed in conventional literature and water gardens are no exception.  Our sub-tropical climate, heavy clay soils, intense sun, and strong seasonal winds are unique to this area of the country.  Nelson Water Gardens shares thirty years of experience building, stocking and maintaining ponds.

April 7 Easter Egg Hunt 11:00am

Why let the kids have all the fun?  At Nelson’s everyone has a chance to hunt for eggs……and……a prize.  Every egg will have a prize, several will contain a shopping spree at Nelson Water Gardens, including two with a gift certificate of $1,000 each!

April 8 Closed Easter Sunday

April 14 Garden Party 9am-6pm

It’s the Garden Party!  Save this date!  Check the website for Garden Party Activities!

April 21 Pond Construction II 11:00 am-Noon

This workshop covers more advanced pond construction techniques including Gravel Bog Construction.  Whether you plan to build the water garden yourself or hire a contractor, understanding the whys and wherefores of these techniques will make your ponding experience so much better.

April 28 Pond Construction III 11am-Noon

Don’t worry, missing Pond Construction I and II does not disqualify you from attending PC III.  This third workshop covers the “goodies” and “fun stuff” you can add to your garden including waterfalls, streams, fountains and fountain construction.  If you missed PC I and PC II they will repeat in Fall 2012.  Can’t wait until… [Continue Reading]